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Harmonisation between Architecture and Nature (Hardcover)
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Harmonisation between Architecture and Nature (Hardcover)
Series: WIT Transactions on The Built Environment, 195
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New opportunities for solving the challenges of contemporary
architecture occur as a result of advances in the design and new
building technologies, as well as the development of new materials.
Many of the changes are motivated by a drive towards
eco-architecture, trying to harmonise architectural products with
nature. Another important issue is the adaptation of the
architectural design to the natural environment, learning from
nature and traditional construction techniques. Contemporary
architecture is at the threshold of a new stage of evolution,
deeply influenced by the advances in information and computer
systems and the development of new materials and products, as well
as construction processes that will drastically change the
industry. Never before in history have architects and engineers had
such a range of new processes and products open to them. In spite
of that, the construction industry lags behind all others in taking
advantage of a wide variety of new technologies. This is
understandable, due to the inherent complexity and uniqueness of
each architectural project. Advances in computer and information
systems, including robotics, offers the possibility of developing
new architectural forms, construction products and building
technologies which are just now starting to emerge. Changes have
also taken place in the way modern society works and lives, due to
the impact of modern technologies. Patterns of work have been
disrupted and changed, affecting transportation and the home
environment. The demand is for a new type of habitat that can
respond to the changes and the consequent requirements in terms of
the urban environment. This volume originates from the 8th
International Conference on Harmonisation between Architecture and
Nature and deals with topics such as building technologies, design
by passive systems, design with nature, cultural sensitivity, life
cycle assessment, resources and rehabilitation and many others
including case studies from around the world.
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